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Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.

Three Men Instantly Killed and q Number
Seriously Injured In y LimstOne Quarry.
READING, Pa, April ga terrible expio-
sion OF dynamite occurred at o'clock this
MORN u. at the limestone Quarries Of the
E. a Brooge Iron company, on the west
side OF the Schuylkill, opposite this city,
whereby three men were fatally injured and
several were badly hurt. About thirty-nin
hands, mostly Italians, were employed in the
quarry, with Zachary Williams a. superin-
tendent. A blacksmith shop was used for
the storage of dynamite and when some Of
the hands entered for the purpose Of procur-
ing quantity Of the material, a terrific ex-
plosion occurred, wrecking the building.
Every person inside or in close proxi nifty,
was injured Three Italians were almost
literally oil sm smbered One of item had a
leg torn of above the knee, another hal his
body ripped opsN, and the third was horri-
bly, inangled Their inj iries proved fatal.
Samuel Wentz, the blacksm tn, was seriously
cut about the head and fac. Several others
had their hands and limbs liberated. The
wounded employees wer rem pvsl TO neigh-
boring farm house, where their injuries were
attended to by surgeons ON this city.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
THE ELECTION RESULTS.
OUTCOME or THE TRlANGuLARFt FIGHT
IN THE CITY OF CINCINNATI.

Amor smith REFLECTED Mayer and the
Entire Republican Ticket-The Big Vote
of tho Union-Labor Party-Prohibitien
Carries In MISREPRESENTATION.
CINCINNATI, April o. Yesterdays election
passed of quietly, and no serious disturb
ances were reported. The result shows that
the Republican ticket as an entirety il
elected. This in the face of the greatest odds
with which the party has had to contend for
years Shortly before midnight it was given
out from the board of elections that, with all
the returns in, Stevenson, the Labor candi-
date, had plurality of ten votes over Mayor
Smith, his Republican opponent. Matson,
the Democratic candidate, was out OF the
race Acting ON this information the Labor
enthusiasts to the number Of over a thousand
organized parade, and, headed by band
OF music, they marched over the principal
streets, yelling Justify for their favorite.
Shortly after midnight mistake was dis
covered t. hat changed the aspect of affairs
considerably. It was found that the election
board had made the footings without two
pre- incts of the Seventeenth ward, the re-
turns from being delayed through some
cause The revised figures of the board Of
election give Smith GIG plurality, while the
Blaine club puts the total at 749
Schwartz, for prosecuting attorney, leads
the ticket with plurality of about 5000
Bohrer, for city treasurer, follows with a
plurality OF about $500. The other MAORI
ties range from 700 to 2,O0O and insure the
election of the entire ticket beyond pread-
venture of doubt
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Upon the applica-
ton of the Northern Pacific Railroad COM
pany for.the issue OF patents for lands along
the line of the roads in Minnesota and Da-
kota, east Of the Missouri river, Commits
sioner Sparks of the general land Office, has
reported to the secretary of the interior that
the portion of road named was definitely 10
Gated and constructed within the time re
quired by law and accepted by the president
as properly constructed; that no measure for
the forfeiture of the lands on that part Of
the line was pending before congress at the
time of adjournment and that he is informed
by the chairman and leading members of the
house committee on public lands that no such
measure was proposed or considered by said
committee The commissioner therefore
recommends that patents be issued to the
company for lands along so much Of the
road as lies between point near Duluth in
Minnesota, and the Missouri river in Dakota;
but expressed the opinion that no lands
should be patented to the company for lands
on any other portion oil the road.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
ProhIbl.ion Carries in sTichlran.

DETROIT, Mich, April 5,-Owing to the
energetic working for and against the Pro
hibition amendment a very full vote was
polled, this being particularly true in the
southern part Of the state. In the upper PEN
insula snow fell to the depth of from two
to four feet and very materially interfered
with the vote. At midnight the Free Press
conceded the passage of the Prohibition
amendment, but could not give no figures
At the Prohibition headquarters the state
was claimed by majority Of 1900 Care
fully complied returns independent of both
these sources placed the majority for the
Prohibition amendment at 10000 with COM
parative statements showing that that figure
would probably be increased by several
thousand when the full returns were re-
ceived.
The Tribune, Republican, ut midnight
conceded the passage OF the amendment by
6,O0t votes, and claimed the election of the
Republican ticket by $1,000 majority.
The notable features OF the contest in De-
ii oft, which is estimated at this hour, 10
lave given 1000 majority against the
amendment were the presence OF women at
the polls and the actual closing Of at least
l.075 out Of the !, 100 saloons in town. The
Democratic mayor of Detroit, himself \
liquor seller, issued proclamation against
the selling or giving away Of liquor and per-
'yonally saw that his order was obeyed
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
At Columbus.

COLUMBUS, o., April 5.-The vote polled
here will equal if it does not exceed the vote at
last falls election, and in some wards it went
ahead of the presidential election. Bruck,
The Democratic candidate for mayor, re-
reived | 500 in two wards, but in the entire
city, his majority over Pugh, Republican,
will probably not exceed 500. 1t is reported
that the entire city Democratic ticket is
elected, and it will be close rub on tho city
council.
The Labor ticket received but few votes.
The Democrats are jubilant and bands sere-
naded Bruck. 1t was a big victory for
them. The exac. figures cannot be obtained.
as the returns are no. yet all counted
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
MARrINsBuRc, W. VA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1887.
lnterstate Commissioners.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The afternoon
Dession of the interstate commerce commits
NON was almost entirely given over to read
ing letters Four of the commissioners visited
the rooms offered to them for permanent
quarters in the new National theater build
ing. A decision on this subject will be
reached in day or two The chances now
are rather in favor Of the two floors in the
recently completed Baltimore Sun building
ON F street. Late in the afternoon NJ e. L.
Russell, the attorney Of the Mobile a. Ohio
railway, which runs between Mobile and st
Louis, submitted petition praying that it
be permitted to charge its present rates be-
tween non-competitive points, and asking
authority to fix its through rates where COM
petition existed with other railroads and
water routes. The reason assigned for the
granting of the requests is that the present
receipts are barely sufficient to pay the fixed
charges of the road, and that any reduction
would mean the company's bankruptcy.
Mrs Russell asked that he be given hear
ing on the subject of the petition on Wednes-
day afternoon His request was granted
The commission then privately discussed un-
important matters, relative to clerical assist
ance 1t is understood that a secretary will
be named within the next two or three days.
There is a probability that Chairman
Cooley may go to Chicago during the week
to formally transfer to his successor the doc
uments books and funds per tanning to the
receivership of the Wabash railway system
Commissioner s ehoonmaker believes that he
may have to go to New York to disembar-
rass himself of professional business. The
commission will con inue to hold its session,
howev +, as three form quorum.
= In conversation with a representative OF
the United Press Judge Sch, pnmaker said
that he thought that out of town visits of
the commission would soon become neceS-
sary. 1t was his opinion that these journeys
would be taken by Tut one or two commits
sioners, acting as committee to hear take
evidence, ct . II though it likely that
all would make long journeys together, as
this course would be cumbersome method
of obtaining information. -
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
A Ten- Round Prize Fight.

ST.. PAUL, April "a rafting ten-ronnd
prize fight was fought here last night be-
tween Fred. Engle, New Ulm butcher, AMI
John Murray, plumber, OF Minneapolis.
Both were green hands and had never been
in the ring before, but they made one of the
best fight ever seen here The fight resulted
in draw, although Engie had the hest of
it, and would have stopped MURRAY in an
ished
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
Timber Taking.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-commissioner
Sparks has instructed Special Agent Downey
in Montana, that there must he no inferfer-
ence with settlers for taking from public
lands wood and timber necessary for their
family and settlement rises: but that special
agents are expected to devote their time and
energies to the prevention of timber depre-
dations upon a,large scale by mill men and
CORPORATIONS.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
Torpedoes on the Track.

PATERSON. N. j., April 5-Some one
placed torpedoes on the street-car tracks, at
Main and Market streets, last night, and a
passing car exploded them. The passengers
were thoroughly frightened, but nobody was
hurt The loud explosions created almost a
panic in the crowded thoroughfares. This is
the third attempt made here to blow up
street cars, but all efforts to find the perpe-
traitors of the outrage are linavaiiing.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
Heavy Damage, Hut No Ono Hurt.

PrrTsBURG, April 1.-Two freight trains
were badly wrecked IN collision at Bolivar,
Pa, on the Pennsylvania railroad, at )
o'clock this morning. Two cars Of cotton
caught fire and were entirely consumed.
The tracks are so badly blockadsd that all
trains are running via the Biairsville extern
sion, and are from two to three hours late.
No person was hurt. The loss will be very
heavy
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
The Electi,,a In Cleveland.

CLEVELAND o., April 5.-The Dsmocr =
electei their entire ticket in this city yeatsr-
day A very light vote was polled. n. y.
Babcock. for mayor. has majority of about
5000 The majorities of the other candi-
dates range above and below this number.
The board Of aldermen is probably Demts
cratic Also. The city has been divided into
three aldermanic districts, and the result is
not yet known.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
Passenger Train Wrecked.

HEARNE, Tex, April The passenger
train which left here at 1870 p. m. yesterday
on the Interna ional & Great Northern. rail
road was thrown from the track four miles
west by broken nail The first-class coach
turned over and the smoker fell on its side
Several passengers, whose names have not
been learned, were injured but none seri-
olisIy. They 5are being cared for at Rock
dale.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
A McGlynn Adherent Suspended

New York, April Rev. DR.. Richard
Burtsell has been suspended from the pas
torate of the church OF Epiphany on account
81 his presence at the Academy Of Music
when DR.. ,McGlynn spoke last Tuesday even
ing Rev. Henry A. Brann. prominent In
his opposition to Henry George and his
teachings, is mentioned as successor to
Father Cotton as pastor Of st. Stephens.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
Carlinal TaacI,ereau BACK.

NEW York, April after an absence OF
two months in Rome, during which time he
has been presented with the insignia OF his
rank and has taken formal possession of his
titular church in that city, his eminence,
Cardinal Taschereau of Quebec, arrived in
this city on the La Gascogne. He left for
Quebec by the 30 train in the afternoon.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
schooner Ashore.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The signal corps
station at Nantucket, Mass, reports that the
three-masted schooner Matte W. Atwood,
Capt. Newcomer, from Boston to Norfolk,
Va, came ashore on the north side of Nan
tucket during the severe northeast gale and
snow storm early this morning. The crew
saved
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06

PALESTINE, Tex, April 5-William I'll.
Martin, Democrat, was elected to congress
from the Second district, to fill Mr.. Reagan's
unexpired term. There was no Republican
candidate The vote was light.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
smallpox Among the Chinese.

SAN Francisco, April 5.-Three cases Of
smallpox were discovered among the MOO
Chinese passengers. on the steamship Picking,
which arrived yesterday from Hong Kong.
The vessel is detained ut quarantine Tie
cabin passengers also being compelled To re
main on board The mails were funigatel
and landed
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
Fire In New York.

NEW York April 8. A fire Quilted the five
story brick building at s. Cedar street, yes
terday morning. The losses which are fully
covered by insurance are Arthur a Bonilell,
stationers, $4,000; G. S Nathaa. printer,
5000. and r K. Kercher, drugs, Ss.Ga,
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06

CHICAGO, April 5. ~ Mailman l. Strauss is
anxious to trot his bay Ceiling, Majolica,
against any horse in the country, barring
Harry Wilkes. The challenger may name
any puSe he Likes, and Mr.. Strauss viii
cover Il
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
In Toledo.

TOLEDO, o., April 5-The Republicans
have elected their candidates for the city Of
fees, which went strongly Democratic last
year by majorities ranging from 500 t.
LOCO
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
II bridgeport, Connecticut.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,. April 5.-The Repub-
licans eject their candidate for mayor, by
$50 ma iority, and carry she city council.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
County Poor House burned.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind, April 5.-The county
Door house and Balienbacker Bros. spoke
factory We're destroyed by fire Yesterday
Total loss about $1,000, insurance S4.OtO.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL.
THE NEW YORK CITY NATIONAL BANK
TAX CASES DECIDED.

a Test Case I'm which Over Two Million
Interstate NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Other
Affairs Mt Neutrality-suspicious..
WASHINGTON, April 5.-The supreme court
Of the United States has decided the New
York City National bank tax cases adj
versely by affirming decision of the United
States court of New York, which dissolved
temporary injunction restraining the col
lection of taxes assessed upon the stock of
the thirty-five New York City National
banks, by the municipal authorities. This
case was brought here by the Mercantile Ma
tional bank of New York as a test case on
appeal from the decree of the circuit court,
and the decision against the Mercantile bank
will lead to the voluntary payment Of taxes
due from all the banks during the past two
years amounting in all to more than two
million dollars.
The question involved was whether the
state of New York, which assess heavier
taxes upon shares of Matt onal bank stock
than upon Savings banks, insurance COM
panies, trust companies, etc, conflicts with
the Federal laws as expressed in Section 1919
of the revised statutes, which provide that
taxation of the shores of National banks
shall not be at great sr rate than is assessed
upon other moneyed tapital in the hands OF
Individual citizens of such state
The court in its decision holds that the
manifesto purpose Of the Federal statute was
TO protect National banks from system Of
burdensome and unjust taxation imposed
upon them by unfriendly states and in the
interest of other organizations transacting
similar business, under state or local organi-
cations The Federal law does not refer to
all forms of moneyed capital, but to moneyed
capital SO invested, as to be brought into
competition with that invested in the BUSH
ness of National banks and to be performing
similar functions The court holds that
neither trust companies, insurance COM
panies nor savings banks can be regarded as
coming into such competition, and therefore
National banks cannot base an application
for relief upon the rate of taxation assessed
upon these institutions. The Federal law
sontemplates the protection Of National
banks from unjust discrimination by the
states in the interest of other banking insti-
buttons, and in this the court sees no ground
Tor interference.
The case of the Newark National bank
against the city Of Newark, N. j., involving
substantially the same questions as those pre-
sented in the New York cases, was also sim
larly decided upon the same grounds.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-06
Death OF = wealthy and Charitable Lady.

NEw YoRK, April Miss Iati,arina
Wolf, thu well known Mealthy and ciarita-
BILE lady died at her home, in this cist, t,lisS
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-11
JUDICIARY.
HALLOWELL.

The City Council met on Monday evening
last, when the remainder of the reports from
the several departments were received and
accepted, and by order turned over to the
Committee on Finance, with instructions to
have 500 copies of the annual report printed
and turned over to the City Clerk for dlstri-
button. The City Treasurer was authorized
to negotiate loan of $500 to meet the ex-
penses of the city. The Mayor was instructed
to draw his warrants in favor of the several
salaried officers to pay amount of salaries
due. The Committee on Finance were au-
thorized to transfer a sufficient sum of money
from any appropriation not overdrawn to
make up appropriations overdrawn. Alder
man Hamilton was appointed to take account
of the stock of liquors in the city agency
Roll of accounts No. 10. amounting to 1871
50, was approved and ordered paid Ordered
that when the City Council adjourn it be tc
meet on Friday evening. The Aldermen
opened the returns from the several wards
giving the result as already reported in the
Journal. The City Clerk was instructed to
inform J. Warren Fuller of his election as
Mayor. The new City Council will be or
ganized at the city rooms next Monday fore
noon at ten o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-11
REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS.
hon. Geroge E. Macomber Renominat.d
for Mayor.
The Frohfbitorv Law Shall he E,,,,
as Any Other Law.

iheFe was well attended caucus of o.-n
est ana enthusiastic republicans in Meonian
HAN last evening to nominate a candidate
Tor mayor to be supported in the next mimi.
cipal election.
MIR. j. H. Chandler was made nras;dsn.
and Mr.. c. c. Hall secretary.
Hon. John L. Stevens presented the fol-.
lowing preamble and resolution, which he
supported by forcble and telling remarks
ana which the caucus unanimously adopted
Whereas, The republicans of Maine in
their first State convention, held in this citv.
'hirty-two years ago, last month made the
existence and execution of the prohibitory
Ia" against the sale OF intoxicating drinks a
part OF their platform and affirmed il to he
one of the chief safeguards of the lives. rem.
utatlon, property and homes of our people.
and,
Whereas, The last republican State con-
vention, held in Lewiston, in June. 18s6
strongly endorsed our prohbitory law, and
governor Bodwell in his recent message ad-
vlsed Its faithful enforcement; therefore be it
Resoteed, BY the republicans of Augusta,
that they VIII pledge their loyalty to their
party and its principles and that the candi
dates to be supported at the polls next Mon
day, and those to be selected as city officers,
will receive our votes with the understanding
that when elected they will enforce the pro-
hibltory law with the same vigor and impair
TALLY they will any other law
Hon. George E. Macomber was unani-
mously nominated for mayor on motion OF
Hon. Geo. E. Weeks.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-11

/ have read the communication of the Bank
Commissioner with interest, but cannot fail
to observe that it is made up largely of theo-
rizing and special pleading. In agriculture
medicine, government and finance, theory,
however speclous, must give place to expert
ence to stubborn facts. Experience in other
States proves conclusiveIy that farm mort
cages in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, guar
anteed by strong companies with large paid
up capital, are among the very safest securi'
ties, more so than railroad bonds and other
bonds, which our savings banks have been
allowed to take for years. For many years
the savings banks of Vermont and New
Hampshire have been allowed to invest in
Western farm mortgages, and have found
success and safety in so doing. The New
Hampshire savings banks hold total amount
in these securities of S1O,400000, and the
Commissioners of Savings Banks of that State
in their report say 1--WE have been unable to
discover in all these Western loans any loss
thus far to the several banks, either on ac-
count of payment of principal or interest"
Perhaps the most conclusive, solid
block of experience is the course of the
Hartford Insurance Companies. 1t is a fact
well known in financial circles. that the
financial wisdom and prudence of the Hart
ford Insurance managers command great con-
fdence throughout the country. The six
great companies of Hartford during the past
thirty years have invested in these Western
farm mortgages nearly $70,000.000 with
entire safety. The amount of foreclosure
has been very trifiing, and with no loss in
the general result.
In his Dictionary of Political Philosophy,
Henry g. Mcleod, +. S. s., in speaking OF
these Land Credit Bond Companies, after an
exhaustive examination of their history says
"Their obligations have maintained through
all crises, monetary. war and revolutionary,
a steadiness of value far beyond any other
public securities whatever, either Govern
or commercial"
Instead of being non-convertlble, as II mas
been affirmed, the guaranteed farm mortgage
bonds are readily convertible into cash at the
option of the holder, and with much more
certain and fixed value than many securities
which Maine Savings Banks are now allowed
to hold. To give our savings banks the dis.
erection of taking ten or twenty per cent OF
their deposits in these securities, would be
granting them only a fraction OF liberty
which such institutions have in other New
England States. To have this restricted
liberty of investment compels no savings
banks to avail itself of the privilege.
Signed. Not an Agent, but Depositor IN
Savings Banks.